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11/11 DeJesus hosts “Bite Nite”

Do you have dinner plans Monday? Want to sample some of Chicago’s top chefs and help a good cause? Join Cubs outfielder David DeJesus and his wife Kim who will host “Bite Nite” on Monday to raise funds to benefit the ALS Association of Greater Chicago chapter. The event will be at Kendall College, 900 N. Branch Street, Chicago, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. CT. Chefs from some of Chicago’s top restaurants, including Prosecco, Le Colonial, Arrow on Ogden, Markethouse, 676 Restaurant & Bar, Siena Tavern, LM Bistro, Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen, and Union Sushi and Barbeque Bar will take part. There will also be a vodka bar and a silent auction. Tickets are $75, and available through www.alsachicago.org or by calling (312) 932-0000.

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